Burley SOLO User Manual

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Burley Solo Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual

buildup in the trailer can cause serious harm. Open or close the vinyl cover depend-

ing on the weather, to help keep your child cooler or warmer. Check pe ri od i cal ly to

ensure that they are comfortable.

Cool Weather Use

When the temperature is 60-70˚ or colder you may be com fort able without heavy

clothing because your pedaling effort helps keep you warm. How ev er, when you

consider the child’s inactivity sitting in the trailer—coupled with a potential wind-

chill factor—an extra sweater or jacket may be needed for them to keep from

getting too cold.

Wear Helmets

Numerous studies have shown that:

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Head injury is the leading cause of bicycling fatalities; and,

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Helmets prevent or reduce bi cy clists’ head injuries.

For safety, it is essential that both cyclist and passengers use approved bicycling

helmets at all times. Don’t take chances.

Proper Wheels and Tires are Essential

Use only the factory-sup plied wheels, and keep them properly main tained. Infl ate

tires to 30–35 P.S.I. and check pressure before each use. Do not use higher-pressure

tires, as the trailer will be bouncy and prone to tip over with light loads. We only

recommend tires with street tread. Do not use knobbies. For stability, dished wheels

must be offset to the out side of the trailer (with tires close to the outer frame, provid-

ing a wider track).

Know Your Trailer Hitch

Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for a tight attachment

each time you use the trailer. Refer to sections “VII. Hitching the Burley Solo to Your

Bicycle” and “VIII. Trailer Main te nance and Care” of this man u al for proper in stal la tion,

use and main te nance of your hitch.

Use Your Flag

Always use the safety fl ag—it’s an essential safety device. The moving fl ag will help

make you more visible to motorists and other cyclists.

Protect Your Child

When pulling a child, use the shoulder harness, lap belt, and child helmet at all times.

Always fasten the seat belt so that each child is held securely. For maximum stability

and safety, seat a single child in the center of the trailer. Periodically check placement